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ACS Membership and Certification

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Vinita Upadhyay
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The document provides information about the Australian Computer Society (ACS), a professional association for ICT professionals. It states that ACS has 22,000 members and is responsible for university course accreditation and skills assessment programs. ACS offers certification pathways for ICT professionals, including Certified Technologist and Certified Professional certifications, which require continuing education and provide benefits like risk mitigation. ACS supports members through professional development opportunities including forums, conferences, training courses, and networking events.

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Welcome
ACS Membership
About us 22,000 members We are the association for ICT professionals Member of Professional Standards Council & Professions Australia University ICT course accreditation ¨C over 200 across 39 universities Skills assessment Federal Government¡¯s Professional Year Program Modern Awards ¨C Professional Employee Awards Policy advice to government and industry
What we do ? We provide internationally recognised, independent certification and support for all ICT practitioners in Australia. ? We create the environment and provide the opportunities for our members to be recognised and succeed. ? We support all ICT practitioners across all industries, nationally and internationally. ? We work in Government, Education and Commercial sectors.
What makes us tick ? We strive for ICT to be recognised as a driver of innovation in our society, relevant across all sectors. ? We are passionate about being the guardians of ICT professional standards and ethics ? Our goal is to enable our members realise their professional ambitions and be the best they can be.
Core Services Professional Recognition ? Certification (Individual Members) ? Accreditation of ICT Qualifications ? Skills Assessment Professional Development ? Education & Training ? Career Pathway Guidance and Support _ Formal Networking ? Forums, Special Interest Groups ? Conferences
Core Services Information Services ? ICT (Profession) Journals ? Online Resources ? Policy & Research Industry Representation & Advocacy ? Advisory Services ? Industry Forums ? Professional Advocacy
Member Personal Benefits Rewards Program ? Ambassador Card ? ACS AMEX Gold Credit Card ? Information Age Magazine ? PC Authority Magazine ? AMP Affinity Banking package ? Professional Indemnity Insurance ? Discounts on IT Products and Services
Membership Fees As of 1 January 2013, the ACS Membership fee structure saw a slight increase; Description Living within Australia (incl. GST) Associate, Member, Senior Member, Fellow $330 Full-time Student $60 1st Year Graduate $60 2nd Year Graduate $165 Unemployed $60 Retired $60 Certification Application Fee $330
Certification
You and the ACS The ACS is recognised by government as the independent Professional Association for ICT in Australia. The ACS provides the same legislative recognition for ICT Professionals afforded to professionals such as: accountants, lawyers and engineers. An ICT professional is recognised by government as being an ACS Certified Professional (CP). This is the ICT professional benchmark
Why does the Market need Professional Certification? Reassurance Professional Certification will provide the market reassurance they¡¯re getting: A capable individual An ethical service Differentiated quality
What is SFIA? ? SFIA is recognised as ¡®the¡¯ ICT skills definitions framework ¨C used in over 100 countries. ? It provides consistent, unambiguous clear definitions of ICT based skills. ? It was developed and is maintained by the ICT profession, solely for the ICT sector.
ACS Certified Technologist (CT) The Certified Technologist (CT) focuses predominantly on the practical application of ICT. A CT may be an expert in installing, testing and monitoring particular systems or applications. CT may also be an ICT professional early in their career. ? Reliable ? Trustworthy ? Represent less risk ? Disciplined
Pathways to Certification - CT
ACS Certified Professional (CP) A CP demonstrates competencies in a wide variety of products, technologies, industries, architectures and business skills. They focus on using ICT to add value to organisations. They are question setters, innovators and go beyond solving clients problems. CP¡¯s are recognised locally and globally. They represent less risk and a capability and commitment to deliver a higher standard of ICT.
What does CP give you? 1. Risk Mitigation As Certified Computer Professional Capped limited liability & lower professional indemnity insurance rates 2. Differentiation & Recognition Differentiation between non certified ICT practitioners Recognition of ACS CP by business and government is growing
Pathways to Certification - CP
ACS Certification Program Forums & Information Certification SIG¡¯s Conferences Source Training Pathways Start Professional Certified Development Professional Online Skills & Career Mentoring Networking Courses Competencies Pathways
Retaining your Certification status Members are required to commit to continuing professional development (CPD). ? CT 20 hours CPD per year ? CP 30 hours CPD per year
Continuing Professional Development Special Interest Groups ? Networking with your peers ? Leadership ? Keep up to date with latest trends ? Education ? Engagement
Continuing Professional Development ? Events ? Branch Forums, SIGs, SEARCC, Endorsed, Partnered (Recruitment, Contracting, Vendors, Education) ? Professional Development Courses ? Specific Networking Functions ? i.e. International Women¡¯s Day Breakfast, ACS Leader¡¯s Breakfasts, Cocktail Functions, Young IT Special Events ? Conferences ? National ? Branches
ACS Certification Program Non ACS activities can be used to accumulate CPD hours ? Attending courses (internal and external) ? Attending industry conferences ? Reading relevant material ? Online education ? Soft skills development (e.g.) ? Project management ? Public speaking ? ICT budget techniques

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ACS Membership and Certification

  • 3. About us 22,000 members We are the association for ICT professionals Member of Professional Standards Council & Professions Australia University ICT course accreditation ¨C over 200 across 39 universities Skills assessment Federal Government¡¯s Professional Year Program Modern Awards ¨C Professional Employee Awards Policy advice to government and industry
  • 4. What we do ? We provide internationally recognised, independent certification and support for all ICT practitioners in Australia. ? We create the environment and provide the opportunities for our members to be recognised and succeed. ? We support all ICT practitioners across all industries, nationally and internationally. ? We work in Government, Education and Commercial sectors.
  • 5. What makes us tick ? We strive for ICT to be recognised as a driver of innovation in our society, relevant across all sectors. ? We are passionate about being the guardians of ICT professional standards and ethics ? Our goal is to enable our members realise their professional ambitions and be the best they can be.
  • 6. Core Services Professional Recognition ? Certification (Individual Members) ? Accreditation of ICT Qualifications ? Skills Assessment Professional Development ? Education & Training ? Career Pathway Guidance and Support _ Formal Networking ? Forums, Special Interest Groups ? Conferences
  • 7. Core Services Information Services ? ICT (Profession) Journals ? Online Resources ? Policy & Research Industry Representation & Advocacy ? Advisory Services ? Industry Forums ? Professional Advocacy
  • 8. Member Personal Benefits Rewards Program ? Ambassador Card ? ACS AMEX Gold Credit Card ? Information Age Magazine ? PC Authority Magazine ? AMP Affinity Banking package ? Professional Indemnity Insurance ? Discounts on IT Products and Services
  • 9. Membership Fees As of 1 January 2013, the ACS Membership fee structure saw a slight increase; Description Living within Australia (incl. GST) Associate, Member, Senior Member, Fellow $330 Full-time Student $60 1st Year Graduate $60 2nd Year Graduate $165 Unemployed $60 Retired $60 Certification Application Fee $330
  • 11. You and the ACS The ACS is recognised by government as the independent Professional Association for ICT in Australia. The ACS provides the same legislative recognition for ICT Professionals afforded to professionals such as: accountants, lawyers and engineers. An ICT professional is recognised by government as being an ACS Certified Professional (CP). This is the ICT professional benchmark
  • 12. Why does the Market need Professional Certification? Reassurance Professional Certification will provide the market reassurance they¡¯re getting: A capable individual An ethical service Differentiated quality
  • 13. What is SFIA? ? SFIA is recognised as ¡®the¡¯ ICT skills definitions framework ¨C used in over 100 countries. ? It provides consistent, unambiguous clear definitions of ICT based skills. ? It was developed and is maintained by the ICT profession, solely for the ICT sector.
  • 14. ACS Certified Technologist (CT) The Certified Technologist (CT) focuses predominantly on the practical application of ICT. A CT may be an expert in installing, testing and monitoring particular systems or applications. CT may also be an ICT professional early in their career. ? Reliable ? Trustworthy ? Represent less risk ? Disciplined
  • 16. ACS Certified Professional (CP) A CP demonstrates competencies in a wide variety of products, technologies, industries, architectures and business skills. They focus on using ICT to add value to organisations. They are question setters, innovators and go beyond solving clients problems. CP¡¯s are recognised locally and globally. They represent less risk and a capability and commitment to deliver a higher standard of ICT.
  • 17. What does CP give you? 1. Risk Mitigation As Certified Computer Professional Capped limited liability & lower professional indemnity insurance rates 2. Differentiation & Recognition Differentiation between non certified ICT practitioners Recognition of ACS CP by business and government is growing
  • 19. ACS Certification Program Forums & Information Certification SIG¡¯s Conferences Source Training Pathways Start Professional Certified Development Professional Online Skills & Career Mentoring Networking Courses Competencies Pathways
  • 20. Retaining your Certification status Members are required to commit to continuing professional development (CPD). ? CT 20 hours CPD per year ? CP 30 hours CPD per year
  • 21. Continuing Professional Development Special Interest Groups ? Networking with your peers ? Leadership ? Keep up to date with latest trends ? Education ? Engagement
  • 22. Continuing Professional Development ? Events ? Branch Forums, SIGs, SEARCC, Endorsed, Partnered (Recruitment, Contracting, Vendors, Education) ? Professional Development Courses ? Specific Networking Functions ? i.e. International Women¡¯s Day Breakfast, ACS Leader¡¯s Breakfasts, Cocktail Functions, Young IT Special Events ? Conferences ? National ? Branches
  • 23. ACS Certification Program Non ACS activities can be used to accumulate CPD hours ? Attending courses (internal and external) ? Attending industry conferences ? Reading relevant material ? Online education ? Soft skills development (e.g.) ? Project management ? Public speaking ? ICT budget techniques